2023 Ballymore Novices Hurdle

[Hurricane fly]

Won't be able to claim.

Didn't know that, thanks

[darlojim]

Are any IEP backers worried about the trip? Hermes and Good Land will turn this into a marathon. I'm not entirely sure he's going to stay. See Vega a couple of weeks ago.

Fascinating race and I can see them going very early in this. I'd have said that if Mr Vega didn't exist IEP would be running in the supreme. In fact here's a question.

If Facile Vega and Impaire Et Passe both lined up in the Supreme, who wins? It would be a sprint finish.

Would it be a sprint finish? or would it be a very well run 2m at a solid pace.

[ComplyOrDie]

Are any IEP backers worried about the trip? Hermes and Good Land will turn this into a marathon. I'm not entirely sure he's going to stay. See Vega a couple of weeks ago.

It is a small question mark but the way he went away over 1m4f in a flat race and the way he sauntered clear over 2m3f at Naas I just can't see it being an issue.

[Brooksie]

Champ Kiely at 14s on the exchange has been the stand out for me for quite some time. Easily forgive him in the Royal Bond, ran too keen but still managed to finish a decent 4th with 3 good horses around him, decent winner of the Lawlors and with a great jockey booked, you'd really question why he isn't closer in the betting to the other Willie Horses. With IEP there isn't much substance to what he's done, yes Model Kingdom isn't a bad horse but I'd argue CK finishing with Ashroe in a more truly run race looks stronger. Feels like you'd be largely betting him on potential at this stage, and I'd be worried that in a real race he might get found out. Not saying he can't turn out to be best of these once put in a better race, but he seems to be priced like he already is, if you're on at bigger prices fair game but at 3/1 not so much. I'd probably entertain Gaelic Warrior at Punchestown but not round Cheltenham, he seems pretty short for what he's done coupled with the issues around his jumping when under pressure.

In saying that long term I find IEP the most interesting and could see him being a leading player next season over fences, he floats over his obstacles with no effort, great to watch.

[Silverbirch]

It is a small question mark but the way he went away over 1m4f in a flat race and the way he sauntered clear over 2m3f at Naas I just can't see it being an issue.

FYI I think IEP would win the supreme.

I think the other horses in the ballymore will make it very difficult for IEP to win it, in some ways Gaelic in the Sharjah role could be a very interesting watch in behind. I think Good Land will gets ahead and stay there personally.

[ComplyOrDie]

FYI I think IEP would win the supreme.

I think the other horses in the ballymore will make it very difficult for IEP to win it, in some ways Gaelic in the Sharjah role could be a very interesting watch in behind. I think Good Land will gets ahead and stay there personally.

FWIW I have Good Land covered and he's not a bad result for me, so I'd take it, however, I've made my opinion of the winner of the race as my biggest winner, and that falls on IEP.

Do you think his 2m form of the Moscow Flyer is good enough for a Supreme? I don't. I, like Willie, feel he'll be seen to best effect over further.

[Silverbirch]

FWIW I have Good Land covered and he's not a bad result for me, so I'd take it, however, I've made my opinion of the winner of the race as my biggest winner, and that falls on IEP.

Do you think his 2m form of the Moscow Flyer is good enough for a Supreme? I don't. I, like Willie, feel he'll be seen to best effect over further.

Is it good enough to win this supreme? Possibly, depends how much you rate FV and IET. I think he'd beat them personally strange view I know

It's wide open for all the faves for sure, I'm just not sipping the IEP wins on the snaff fruit punch.

A lot will depend on the tactics during.

[jack1092]

FWIW I have Good Land covered and he's not a bad result for me, so I'd take it, however, I've made my opinion of the winner of the race as my biggest winner, and that falls on IEP.

Do you think his 2m form of the Moscow Flyer is good enough for a Supreme? I don't. I, like Willie, feel he'll be seen to best effect over further.

Is his 2m4 form good enough for a Ballymore winner?

[FinalFurlong91]

Is his 2m4 form good enough for a Ballymore winner?

He's gonna need to improve a good bit I'd say

The horses he beat at the DRF wouldn't have a hope of even placing in this

[ComplyOrDie]

Is his 2m4 form good enough for a Ballymore winner?

Which one mate? Good Land or IEP?

[jack1092]

Which one mate? Good Land or IEP?

Was meaning IEP.....neither his 2m or 2m4 form is "good enough" for either race right now- it's the potential and vibes?

[FinalFurlong91]

Was meaning IEP.....neither his 2m or 2m4 form is "good enough" for either race right now- it's the potential and vibes?

It's very much the eye test not the form book with him

Much like luccia in the mares and Constitution hill last year (I'm not saying he could be as good as the hill before I get 70 replies)

[Exar Essay]

Authorised Speed declared at Sandown on Tuesday. Makes his participation here unlikely?

[That Horse]

It's very much the eye test not the form book with him

Much like luccia in the mares and Constitution hill last year (I'm not saying he could be as good as the hill before I get 70 replies)

What's your thoughts on him against say, Champ Kiely?

[Kevloaf]

Authorised Speed declared at Sandown on Tuesday. Makes his participation here unlikely?

Gary Moore absolutely putting me away